Besides first class sailing instruments, nexus have offered a high quality range of traditional compasses under the brand silva. Helper, jackson school of geosciences, ut austin using the silva as a protractor. Being able to use a map and compass is incredibly important for fans of the outdoors, even with modern walking gps systems, its always good to have a back up. The silva compass also holds a steady bearing and it is very hard wearing. Perfect for any outdoor activity, this trekking compass is a compact design thats easy to pack, and a brightorange color thats easy to keep track of. I made a bracelet of paracord in a cobra braid, a whistle sternum strap buckle. Suunto clipper button compass on a gshock watcha must have if you are serious about survival.
This silva compass model is simple and slides onto watch bands up to 1116 wide. How to use a compass and map silva navigation school. Plus, it features polypropylene baseplate floats, so its virtually. A high grade, versatile, waterresistant, edc and field compass accessory that can be worn on a nylon natostyle watch band or in its silicone carrier for multiple carry options. Trying to navigate with a poorly designed or improperly functioning compass can be one of divings more frustrating events. The silva sere 40 strap compass is the least intrusive i have seen and i like it. The direction of travel arrow located on the baseplate should point toward.
Is it possible to refill the compass housing, and if so, how, and what is the best fluid to use. Draw line using edge of compass as a straight edge m. Take a look at what people who have used silva products. Silva begin wrist compass is the perfect entrylevel compass for your orienteering interested child or for school orienteering. Expedition watch band compass kit from prometheus design. Silva guide compass is a handy tool for quick and accurate directions while in the backcountry. Then, in 1935, we launched our first headlamp zeiler and the silva. Page 2 you have purchased a high quality silva electronic compass. It is a rugged, durable piece of equipment that, with proper care, will remain dependable and accurate. Watchstrap button compass diy paracord bracelet survival.
Furthermore, it shows the current location coordinates, which can be copied, shared and send to other apps. Silvas wrist band compass allows you to check bearings at a glance. In 2014 we rebranded our compass range to garmin, adding the compass range to the garmin marine family for an even more unified network on board your boat. Enter the silva guide compass, which folds neatly into a small square with smooth edges and is a little bit more than 2. In full working order, with extra long leather strap for use with winter clothing for sale at compass library.
Base plate compasses were invented in 1933 and they make navigating with map and compass completely simple. A reliable compass is essential for navigating and surviving in extreme conditions, and this hardy baseplate model by suunto is ready for the challenge. I teach the silva 123 system that can be learnt in a minute and basically is 75% of. The popular entry level compass silva field has gone through a facelift with updated colors and updated graphics. You want to avoid going into cloud wherever possible, but if youve slipped up and find yourself there, youll be very pleased to have one of these. I learned on a simple transparent orienteering compass, using the silva 123 method. Not only was it the first compass of its kind, but it also set the global standard for how navigation works upon today. This oil filled watch band compass is the same 20mm button compass we issue to the united states military. Wrist compass for sale in uk 26 used wrist compass. Compass store offers a compass for every adventure. Additionally, this compass shows the magnetic field strength, which is helpful when searching for interferences. Click here to order the new suunto clipper compass.
Tbest watch strap compass, 2pcs portable outdoor survival watch band slip slide navigation wrist compass for camping boating 3. Dont settle for inauthentic silva compass from other dealers. Compact, light and floats making it a useful aid for years of use. The silva 40 which is discontinued had a wide and tall aperture at the back, had good lume on the north arrow, and was an excellent piece of kit. Compasses, headlamps and waterproof packs are now available in canada from silva canada. The wrist strap is adjustable to make it fit perfectly on your wrist and minimizes the risk of dropping or damaging the compass. This video teaches you how to use a compass with a map to get to your desired location with ease. Buy silva hiking compasses and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. When you go out on an adventure, its important that you come prepared especially when it comes to getting the right direction that can get you where you need to go. Orient compass on map so black lines meridian lines are parallel to north 3. Find information about shipping, returns, payments, warranty, frequantly asked questions and contact details. View and download silva 515 instruction manual online. The silva explorer pro is a baseplate style compass with a bright orange bezel design.
None of the old aqualung stuff around anymore,so i took a chance on the prometheus aluminum watch strap compass. Of course, amazon delivered promptly and it is a fault with suunto having made the compass in such a fashion. Even though the silva nomad is made rugged and durable to withstand the rigors associated with outdoor use, care must be taken to assure long life. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Kevin estela demonstrates compass inclinometer youtube. May 07, 2012 weve finally been able to source the suunto clipper compass and have it available in our online store.
It comes with a detachable lanyard strap for secure carry out in the wild. View and download silva nomad operators manual online. Perfect for fitting to your watch strap or diy projects. You have successfully added silva compass guide to your shopping cart. By the way i used the wrist watch strap compass as a backup to the binnacle compass when canoeing. I recommend the silva 40 be reintroduced as it fitted larger and wider straps. Needle with red end that points to magnetic north 2. Is it not amazing how manufacturers discontinue a good thing and continue a bad thing. You lite my fire on looking for a new wrist compass. You can easily realign your compass as outlined above, or occasionally check it against those of your paddling partners while on the water. The silva companion is a little bigger and worth a look.
I bought two and i have shaved my rubber watch strap to squeeze the compass on. The orientation of the compass globe and lubber lines should be casually checked at least annually and before any big trips, as rescue practice and other rough handling can knock a compass loose in its mount. Silva sweden ab is an outdoors products company, most known for their highgrade compasses and other navigational equipment including gps tools, mapping software, and altimeters for aircraft. Even under harsh and challenging terrain, youll know the right direction to go as long as you use the best watchband compass.
The suunto m3 g compass is a premiumquality, precision compass for convenient direction taking in demanding conditions. The silva expedition 4 compass is a recommended item of kit for the duke of edinburgh award. Unlike the brunton, the searover doesnt use elastic straps to buckle the compass down. Silva canada compasses, headlamps and waterproof packs. The silva 125t compass is suitable for most larger sailing boats and motor yachts and owing to the effective dampening of the compass card, it is the correct choice even for larger speedboats. The adventurer watch band survival compass and our tracker button compasses are made for both recreation and survival. These are light and ver lightweight orienteering fiberglass control post with classic needle punchfor competition and practical, thin and soft headband, perfect.
This lovely wrist compass could make a perfect gift. We provide the most competitive pricing on silva products. Sun company gocompass micro orienteering wrist compass watch band or. The following description is an open offer to silva and suunto to make this compass a reality. Page 1 suunto mirror compasses user guide compass anatomy 1. Ive worn a watch compass for the better part of 6 years now and have always favored the suunto clipper, despite its drawbacks and owning a total of four of them throughout this time. Jun 09, 2009 i have a silva thumb compass that has a hairline crack in the compass housing, hence no fluid. Ww2 us army airborne wrist compass original tomtom runner 3 refurbished condition is refurbished looks and works as new. The cressi compass with strap and hose mount is an oil filled compass, robust and accurate for underwater navigation that ensures accuracy and durability for a long time.
Cressi compass with strap and hose mount kb760100 leisurepro. In 2012 nexus became part of the garmin family bringing expertise and passion for sailing to the world leader in satellite navigation. Interestingly, my cheaper silva compass is far more accurate on the wrist than the suunto, which at times can give readings almost 180 degrees wrong due to the mechanism getting stuck. Page 5 the clinometer he silva ranger compasses are practical instruments for measuring angles of inclination. Jul 04, 20 being able to use a map and compass is incredibly important for fans of the outdoors, even with modern walking gps systems, its always good to have a back up.
I had to get on the waiting list, but it was worth the wait. Instructions on how to use a silva compass step 1 find your location and your destination on the map. Prometheus design werx expedition watch band compass. Silva wrist band compass silva compasses or dragon supplies silva watch compass and some sources sell the ones issued to airforce members in the survival kit.
Then, in 1935, we launched our first headlamp zeiler and the silva brand was born. Baseplate with straight edges and scales for working on map 4. Instead, it has durable straps that hold it in place that also feature quickrelease buckles in case you want to pop it off of your. Campers, bikers, boaters, hunters, foresters, surveyors and many more all use compasses in their businesses and lives. Silva 70un compass the silva 70un compass is a unique combination of a steering mounted and a sighting hand held ball compass. Directionoftravel arrow for pointing to target on map and when moving 3. Looking for a better button compass backpacking light. The silva wrist band compass fits best on watch bands 116 thick or less. Orienteering online shop, free deliveries worldwide.
The truth is that since all compasses simply align the needle with the earths magnetic field, they all point both north and south no matter where you are in the world. Now, the gamut of multisport activities and experiences is continually enhanced by silva s innovation and design of sleek and functional headlamps, compasses, pedometers, binoculars, professional instruments and other multisport accessories. It allows 2 degree dial graduations and has a fully adjustable declination. Product was successfully added to your shopping cart. Theyre known for high quality products made in finland and reliable navigation equipment from digital wrist computers to highly accurate orienteering compasses. I have had mine stuffed in a rucksack for years and it is well used. Silva explorer 203 information manual pdf download. It is hard to push a typical mans watch strap through the narrow and too shallow aperture at the rear of the compass, and i say mans watch as it is mostly guys who will use this kind of accessory. The long side of the compass coincides with the slope of the terrain. Vintage silva globe trotter wrist compass, made in sweden, dating from c. How to use a compass easy compass navigation with the silva.
Compass products there are hundreds and hundreds of compasses to choose from with price ranges from 25 cents to 250 dollars from interesting names like silva suunto brunton and bushnell. Suunto hiking compasses for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Suunto is committed to achieving level aa conformance for this website in conformance with the web content accessibility guidelines wcag 2. Here is mine mounted on my dw6700 skyforce, that model have altimeter and barometer and thermometer but no compass so i put compass on it for the complete abct setup. Silva compasses accurate compasses and navigation equipment. Silva wrist band compass 2801047 for sale online ebay.
Silva model 340 clipon wrist band compass just like the one above silva luminous 40 watch strap compass. The seattle sports sea rover deck compass for kayaks and paddle boards is slightly bigger and heavier than the brunton 58kayak marine compass, and is a heavyduty compass. View rothcos full selection of military and camping compasses including silva compass, cammenga compasses and more. Sun company armarmour 1 shielded wrist compass with rugged tactical strap compass with cover and zulu strap. All compasses sold by wildfire sports are southern hemisphere optimised, unless otherwise specified.
Step 2 align the edge of the baseplate along the direction of travel. Suunto clipper lb nh compass attach to outdoor gear. Oct 02, 2006 my main navigation compass is a silva guide 426 rei item 408185. In 1933, bjorn, alvar and arvid kjellstrom invented the first ever liquidfilled compass, and our story began. One of our big goals here at the adventure junkies is to make your life easier when it comes to ticking of your hiking gear check list. Fortunately, it is easy to narrow down the list quickly by deciding on a few mandatory features. Long otights made in our unique trail stretch fabric, to withstand the hard conditions of orienteer the mens trainer pants are classic training pants and a customer favourite. I learned on a simple transparent orienteering compass, using the silva 123 method, used by scouts, and orienteering competitors alike back in the day. Page 2 your silva ranger is finely crafted to withstand rigors associated with the out door professions. Measure an angle of inclination in the following way. Silva field is an entry level compass designed to meet the demands of schools, youth groups and leisure outdoor navigators. Jun 29, 2011 learn how to navigate with a compass easily and efficiently with the silva 123 system.
The expedition global compass is for experienced users with high demands on accuracy and durability. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. So when patrick announced his pdw wrist watch compass i knew i had to get one. The optimal wrist would have all of the best features described above to be the ultimate second compass backing up the lensatic compass. Bivouac outdoor provides quality outdoor clothing, camping gear and outdoor equipment from the worlds best brands for camping, climbing, tramping, training, snow sports and travel.
Sharp corners on pocket gear can be as annoying as a twinkiefed deer in a national park. Estimate which quadrant the magnetic bearing will be. Silva s wrist band compass allows you to check bearings at a glance. Three different compasses for map reading fionaoutdoors. The wrist band safely attaches to the hand and you can focus on map and direction.
The silva field has base plate mapmeasuring in mm and scales of 1. View and download silva explorer 203 information manual online. The precision of the compass sensor can be adjusted in the settings. Top 7 best hiking compasses of 2020 the adventure junkies. How to use the wrist lock with suunto m 3 and mc 2 compasses. The compass works great, and thanks to the moveable, luminous bezel and the illuminated screen you also can use it at night.